2013 bmw 6-series Model Overview

Vehicle Overview

It’s safe to say the BMW 6 Series is the best-looking Bimmer in the lineup aside from, perhaps, the Z4, with its flat roofline and long hood, both of which are normal characteristics of a grand touring car. The 6 Series also has a distinctive rear end, especially on the new four-door Gran Coupe, in which the roofline flows smoothly into the rear. The engine options and different body styles also make the 6 Series an even more enticing option, albeit expensive.

The 640i and 650i are available in two-door, four-passenger coupe or convertible body styles. Underneath the hood of the 640i, you’ll find a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 that produces 315 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. For those who want a little more, the 650i is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 that generates 445 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. New for 2013 is the Gran Coupe, which adds four doors while still maintaining a coupe-like appearance. The Gran Coupe is also available in the same trims listed above (640i, 650i), but is 4.4 inches longer than the two-door. While opting for the Gran Coupe will leave a bigger dent in your wallet, you won’t necessarily have to splurge even more for the V-8. In our most recent review of the Gran Coupe, we praised its six-cylinder: “The Gran Coupe 640i’s six is a wonderful motivator. There’s no turbo lag or peakiness. It supplies the urge when asked, sweeping imperiously through the rev band, never weakening for even an instant.” The Gran Coupe also won a three-way comparison test
involving swoopy four-door coupes, finishing ahead of the A7 and Mercedes-Benz CLS for its outstanding craftsmanship. Standard across all models is an eight-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive, with “xDrive” all-wheel drive as an option.

Alas, there’s still a more powerful variant. The M6 Gran Coupe is a new body style, joining the convertible and fixed-roof coupe. All pack 560 hp thanks to a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8. While that amount of power in a drop-top sounds like the utmost fun, we found it to be the opposite. “Making something this heavy go this fast with improved fuel economy is a feat worthy of admiration. Yet it remains a 4500-pound sports car, and while that weight is many things, it doesn’t conjure passion or desire.”

What’s New for 2013

Since it was fully redesigned in 2012, the 6 Series remains largely unchanged, except for the addition of the M6 Convertible and the four-door Gran Coupe. The 650i’s turbocharged V-8 is more powerful with 45 more horses, while the V-8’s manual transmission has been discontinued.

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2013 BMW 6-Series Pricing

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$74,400

Certified Pre Owned Pricewhat is this?

$35,300

Certified Pre-Owned Price is the approximate price a consumer can expect to pay at a dealership for a used vehicle that has passed the manufacturer's certification process. This price applies only to vehicles covered under an automaker's CPO program, not to a dealership's own "certified" used price.

2013 BMW 6-Series News and Reviews

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